Parenting Therapists Available in Lakeland
This page lists therapists who work with parenting and are available to clients in Lakeland. Use it if you want online support for parenting challenges, blended family issues, co-parenting after separation, or behavior management. Compare each therapist’s stated approaches, specialties, and experience with parenting concerns. All therapists here hold a Florida license; a Florida license covers the whole state, so their licensing is not limited by city. Look at therapy focus, session format (online), and therapist descriptions to find someone who matches your needs.
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1. Linda Cavett, LMHC
Compassionate support for change and growth
Works with Addictions · Relationship · Family · Parenting · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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2. Ladonna Williams, LMHC
Florida LMHC with 20 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Grief · Self esteem · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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3. Genee Tinsley , LMHC
LMHC supporting emotional and relational growth
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Parenting · Anger · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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4. Richard Williams, LMHC
Support for trauma, stress, and lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Existential Therapy
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5. Melissa Cooper, LMHC
Florida LMHC specializing in stress and family care
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Parenting · Self esteem · Compassion fatigue · ADHD
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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6. Randee-Sue Kramer, LCSW
Relationship-focused therapy with practical communication support
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Gottman Method
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7. Diandra Ortiz, LMHC
Diandra Ortiz, LMHC - Bilingual counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Family · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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8. Candice Mitchell, LMHC
Candice Mitchell helps adults find steady relief
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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9. Sunny Philip, LCSW
Compassionate, adaptable therapy for lasting change
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Trauma and abuse · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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10. Diane Haskill, LCSW
Florida LCSW with 25 years experience
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Trauma and abuse · Coping with life changes
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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11. David Powell, LCSW
LCSW guiding clients through life challenges
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Intimacy-related issues · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
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12. George Vega, LMHC
Support for change with compassion
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Relationship · Trauma and abuse · Depression
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Attachment-Based Therapy · Client-Centered Therapy
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13. Claudette Gaynor, LMHC
Client-centered LMHC for life transitions
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Family · Grief · Depression · Coping with life changes
Approaches Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) · Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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14. Ilkem Onder, LMHC
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Relationship · Family · Grief · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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15. Kelly Morana-Piazza, LPC, LMHC
Compassionate Florida mental health counselor
Works with Stress, Anxiety · Addictions · Anger · Self esteem · Depression
Approaches Client-Centered Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Mindfulness Therapy
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About parenting therapy for people in Lakeland
Everyone listed on this page holds a licence to practise in Florida and works online. That matters more than it sounds: a licence is issued by the state, not by a city, so a therapist is available to anyone in Florida regardless of how far away they are. Someone in Lakeland can work with a therapist whose books would otherwise be out of reach.
1,275 therapists match this page, all of whom name parenting among the areas they work with. Fifteen are shown above. The list changes between pages, so it is worth looking at more than one if none of these feels like a fit.
What to compare
- Credential. LMHC, LCSW and LMFT are different training routes to licensed practice in Florida, all overseen by the Florida Department of Health's Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling. None outranks the others; they shape emphasis rather than quality.
- Years in practice. Shown for every therapist here. More experience is not automatically better, but it is a fair proxy for how much of a given problem someone has seen.
- What else they work with. A therapist whose other focus areas overlap with your situation is usually a better starting point than one whose listed areas stop at the single thing you searched for.
- Approach. CBT, psychodynamic, solution-focused and the rest describe how sessions tend to run. If you have tried therapy before and it did not suit you, changing approach is often more useful than changing therapist.
- Language. Shown where a therapist offers sessions in more than English.
How online sessions work
Sessions run by video or by messaging, arranged through our partner platform rather than booked directly with the therapist. There is no travel and no waiting room, which for most people is the difference between starting and not starting. Pricing is set by the platform and shown before you commit.
Therapy in Lakeland
Lakeland has a population of about 112,641. Local in-person availability varies and waiting lists are common, which is part of why state-wide online practice has grown. Nothing on this page depends on a therapist being near you.
Common questions
Can these therapists help with co-parenting after separation or divorce?
Yes. Many listed therapists include co-parenting as a specialty and offer strategies for communication, boundary setting, and parenting plans. Read each profile for specific approaches like mediation, communication coaching, or family systems work. Contact a therapist to discuss whether their experience matches your situation and goals.
How do I know which therapist is right for parenting issues like discipline or behavior concerns?
Compare therapists by their stated methods for parenting work—examples include behavioral strategies, attachment-based approaches, or parent coaching. Look for mentions of child age ranges, experience with similar issues, and whether they offer skills-based sessions. Use initial consultations to ask about specific techniques and how they measure progress.
Are these therapists available to parents in Lakeland even if they live in a different Florida city?
Yes. Each therapist is licensed in Florida, and a Florida license covers the whole state. That means they can provide online services to parents in Lakeland regardless of where the therapist lives. Confirm the therapist’s online practice and any client eligibility details listed in their profile.
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